As a carpentry apprentice you will learn all aspects of carpentry and joinery as well as building and construction work, you will be expected to learn how to measure, cut and build using materials. You will be working with wood on a day-to-day basis and must be precise with all of your work.
Hours Monday - Friday, times will vary depending on the site location. TBC. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
You will need to have good communication skills, as you will be dealing with customers and colleagues
You will be expected to work physically, so a high level of stamina is desirable
You may be working in people's homes, so you will need to be responsible at all times
Typical duties involve shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials
You will also be using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Your training plan
The apprenticeship in Carpentry consists of:
Carpentry and joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test
CSCS Test
As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week.
All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer.
You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 1-9)
Maths (grade 1-9)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Patience
Physical fitness
About this company
At The Master Craftsman we have over 30 years of experience designing, building and installing all types of interior cabinetry and exterior woodwork. We work throughout Devon & Cornwall and the South West. We have also worked on projects all around the rest of the UK. We are a small dedicated team, bringing creative design, technical expertise, and a high quality of craftsmanship.
After having completed your apprenticeship programme, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a higher level apprenticeship or become self-employed and in time a small business owner
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MR JONATHAN PEABODY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019936.